Marian University in the News

The people, programs, and potential of Marian University have been making the headlines in Indianapolis and beyond. Here's a look at the headlines.

Marian Knights, the College Football Powerhouse You've Never Heard ofThe Bleacher Report on December 10, 2014
Excerpt:Players at Marian are unlike most you’ll find in Division I football. Individual aspirations are replaced with team goals, while players who aren’t getting playing time are more concerned with their team winning than getting on the field.

The Knights are an example of football in its purest form. Off-field investigations and national spotlights are replaced by young men who want nothing more than to play the game they love and bring their school a second national title.

“This season has definitely been one I’ll never forget,” Lake said. “The chemistry and mentality of this team reminds me so much of 2012 because it feels like a family again, and collectively we are a stronger and more mentally tough team than a year ago.”

Triple Amputee Cyclist: "Not Giving Up"The Indianapolis Star on October 5, 2014
Excerpt:
Moise Brutus, his face a mask of fierce determination, is pedaling his bicycle around the Major Taylor Velodrome in Indianapolis.

He is living a dream--a college athlete, a cyclist on a nationally renowned team at Marian University.

Small College See Fast Growth
WISH-TV (CBS-Indianapolis)on September 2, 2014
Excerpt: Marian University is one of the fastest growing colleges in the country.

When she's not working on her marketing and entrepreneurship degree at Marian University in Indianapolis and tearing up the collegiate racing across the country, the California native rides for the United Healthcare professional cycling team.

Marian University is hosting a "Come Explore Nursing" event Wednesday. It's a chance to learn about all the nursing programs the school offers, including the accelerated nursing program, a 16-month program designed for people with a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing major.

For many people the first years of college are filled with new experiences, many positive, some challenging. We turned to a group of women who have recently graduated from college and asked what they might tell their younger selves or a sister embarking on their college careers today.

Habitat Home Starts to Take Shape
WXIN-TV (FOX-Indianapolis) on August 8, 2014
Excerpt:
Volunteers arrived Friday morning to help with FOX59's Habitat for Humanity Build. By 8:45 a.m. the home was already starting to take shape.

It's Marian University's second year on this project.

"It's important that we teach our students--and staff and faculty--the importance of service learning projects like this one," said Mark Apple from the University.

Marian's Lake Nominated for Allstate Good Works TeamThe Indianapolis Recorder on July 31, 2014
Excerpt: Tevin Lake, who is an Indiana native, has been named one of the nominees from Marian University. Lake, who is running back for the Knights, has an impressive community service resume. He conducted an Alzheimer's Awareness seminar at IUPUI, runs a Big Brothers Big Sisters program on campus in conjunction with football games and has also created activities for the residents of local homeless shelters.

Marian University Adds Two Master's Degrees
Inside INdiana Business on July 9, 2014
Excerpt: Marian University has received accreditation for two new master's degrees in education. Starting in the fall semester, the university will offer a master's in educational leadership. those pursuing the master's degree in educational leadership can also earn a concentration in Catholic education distinction.